BEDPAN76 replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing
Are you a new nurse? How old are you? Sometimes you will find that co-workers can have a "warped" sense of humor. If you don't feel better soon, see your family doctor. Hang in there! It is normal in this profession to feel depressed from time ...
I wouldn't worry about it too much. It is what it is. in the future, you might just say, " Oh, enough for now" and change the subject. Really can't see why you should lose your job.....Relax!
Hopefully they aren't nurses! Don't think it is a felony, let alone reportable. Instead, use it as an opportunity to teach and explain to them all the reasons that this is a dangerous idea.
This is not legal advice, but if the DUI is w/out complications such as a wreck, and is first offense, I would get a lawyer (thru your malpractice carrier, usually $10,000 coverage ) and go before the Board. Probation due to a DUI, to me, is better t...
Agree w/ above poster. Her drive home was the main priority at that time...Did she make it? Hope so, because since OP described her as "swaying" . she probably would NOT have passed a roadside sobriety test. Many people would then feel guilty for l...
BEDPAN76 replied to afteralltheseyears's topic in Geriatric
Kardexes were Great! Whoever decided to get rid of them were anuses. I know I'm an old nurse but they were so helpful and written in pencil to facilitate updates. Back in the good old days, the Kardex WAS the care plan,,,,
That is what I should have done 35 years ago. Be a cat nurse. I would probably be in a better place mentally right now....... Seriously, though, you are right. Not just anybody should use the title of nurse. Vet Tech sounds impressive enough to me.....
A nurse should NEVER EVER even mention any meds she is prescribed at her place of employment. There are too many mean-spirited and two-faced people who are backstabbers looking to start trouble and rumors. Sad but true.
BEDPAN76 replied to ShaBBy23's topic in Stress 101
Wow, Najah! Did any of this happen on the job? You might want to consider a desk-type job. I have mild fibromyalgia and Lyrica has helped tremendously. Been on Zoloft for years. But, the main thing you need to do is take care of yourself by seeing a...
BEDPAN76 replied to MaroonTX's topic in Stress 101
Could be a lot of things. Depression, menopause, anemia etc. But most importantly, you need to get a complete medical work-up. ASAP. When we are caught up in the merry-go-round of nursing school, we often neglect taking care of ourselves and/or ign...